Marcinkiewicz CH 307FL vs Marcinkiewicz CH 5FLD

The Marcinkiewicz CH 5FLD has a wider cup diameter, the Marcinkiewicz CH 307FL features a deeper cup.

Overall Comparison Cup Diameter Cup Depth Rim Width Throat Diameter Backbore Finish Material
Mouthpiece A
    Marcinkiewicz CH 307FL
    • Flugelhorn
    Cup diameter17.20 mm / 0.6772 in
    Cup depthVery deep
    Rim width
    Throat diameter4.32 mm / 0.1701 in
    Backbore
    Finish
    Material
    Best suited for
    🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
    📣High-volume projection — open throat for power
    vs
    Mouthpiece B
      Marcinkiewicz CH 5FLD
      • Flugelhorn
      Cup diameter17.25 mm / 0.6791 in
      Cup depthDeep
      Rim width
      Throat diameter4.32 mm / 0.1701 in
      Backbore
      Finish
      Material
      Best suited for
      🎻Orchestral playing — large cup for full, dark tone
      📣High-volume projection — open throat for power

      Cup Diameter

      The Marcinkiewicz CH 5FLD has a cup diameter of 17.25 mm / 0.6791 in compared to 17.20 mm / 0.6772 in on the Marcinkiewicz CH 307FL — a difference of 0.05 mm / 0.0020 in. A wider cup generally produces a fuller, darker tone but requires more air support.

      Cup Depth

      The Marcinkiewicz CH 307FL has a very deep cup while the Marcinkiewicz CH 5FLD has a deep cup. Deeper cups favor a darker, richer sound; shallower cups provide more brightness and easier upper register.

      Throat Diameter

      Throat diameters are essentially identical at 4.32 mm / 0.1701 in, so resistance feel will be comparable.

      Which is better?

      Neither mouthpiece clearly dominates the other — the right choice depends on your embouchure, playing style, and the sound you're after. Try both if possible.

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